About Rebecca Mastoris

Rebecca is a chef/teacher at Bauman College, and a partner in Vibrant Foods Catering along with Karen Haralson. Both Karen and Rebecca teach cooking classes at the farm and in town locally.

Sweet and Sour Carrots

Ingredients: 1 bunch carrots, green tops removed, peeling optional 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1½ tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Toss carrots with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow baking pan. Roast in the middle of the [...]

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Dandelion, Celery Root and Pear Salad

Ingredients: ½ cup filberts (hazelnuts) 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 shallot, minced ¼ cup olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch dandelion greens 1 celery root, peeled and coarsely grated 2 pears 1 lemon, halved Directions: 1. Preheat oven to350 degrees F. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and [...]

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Green Garlic, Chard and Kale in an Orange Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp, broken into small pieces 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger ½ teaspoon chili paste 6 heads green garlic 3 tablespoons peanut oil ½ bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size [...]

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Leek and Tofu Miso Soup

Ingredients: 3 leeks ½ cup chopped cilantro (save the stalks) 3 thin slices fresh ginger root 2 star anise 1 small dried red chili 5 cups vegetable stock ½ bunch chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into small pieces 7 ounces firm tofu 4 tablespoons red miso 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or shoyu Directions: 1. Cut [...]

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Parsley and Toasted Almond Salsa

This salsa is great drizzled over roasted vegetables, seared fish, chicken, or grilled polenta. Ingredients: 1 shallot 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar sea salt 1½ tablespoons capers 2 salt-packed anchovies 1 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chervil ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup toasted almonds Directions: 1. Dice the shallot fine and cover [...]

By |2016-03-01T13:48:58-08:00February 29th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Parsley and Toasted Almond Salsa

Grilled Leeks and Green Garlic Mimosa

Ingredients: 6 large leeks 6 green garlic 2 large eggs 2 shallots ¼ cup white wine or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¾ cup olive oil Parsley 4 salt-packed anchovies (optional) Directions: 1. Thoroughly clean the leeks and green garlic - cut off their roots and coarse green tops and peel the outermost layers. [...]

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Spicy Beet Chutney

Ingredients: 4 medium beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped Serrano peppers 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro 1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon (or less) cayenne pepper Directions: 1. [...]

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Robin’s Asian Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: Asian Dressing: 2 tablespoons unrefined sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons sweetener 1-2 tablespoons namu shoyu, tamari, or soy sauce dash of cayenne red chili flakes (optional) Salad: 2 cups finely shredded cabbage of choice 1 cup diagonal-cut [...]

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Kung Pao Tofu with Broccoli and Peanuts

Ingredients: 1½ pounds firm tofu, cut into ½-inch slabs 1 pound broccoli, ends trimmed and stalks peeled 5½ tablespoons peanut oil Seasonings: 3 tablespoons minced scallions 2 tablespoons minced green garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon hot chili paste 1 cup scallions greens cut into 1-inch lengths (about 3 scallions) 1½ cups thinly sliced [...]

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Braised Kale Gratin

Ingredients: ¾ cup short grain brown rice 2 bunches kale 2½ tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup milk or almond milk 1½ teaspoons sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk 7 ounces semi-hard [...]

By |2016-02-23T12:58:46-08:00February 23rd, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Kale Gratin
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